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Re: crankshaft nut

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Subject: Re: crankshaft nut
From: John Suchak <suchak@mediaone.net>
Date: Fri, 28 May 1999 08:30:33 -0400
Indeed..   I have a buddy who uses the starter motor to "bump" to the
next position; I keep telling him to just put a socket and breaker bar
on the crank,  but he wont hear a word of it.  

It's mighty entertaining to watch though!

:^)

JS


Joe Curry wrote:
> 
> I'm in the "Skim" mode and only really saw the size part of the
> question.  I guess I ought to absorb the messages before responding!!!
> But you have to admit, it would prove interesting to watch!!!!
> 
> Joe
> 
> John Suchak wrote:
> >
> > Joe Curry wrote:
> > >
> > > 1 13/16 Inches.  Get a 3/4 drive and a large breaker bar, or better
> > > still, impact wrench!
> > >
> > > Joe
> > >
> >
> > Of course, you need a pretty delicate touch with that impact wrench when
> > you're just advancing the crank to set the valves.
> >
> > > Trspit1500@aol.com wrote:
> > > >
> > > > I am going to do my girst valve adjustment on my spit and I need to 
>know what
> > > > size socket to buy.  Does anyone know the size of the crankshaft nut?
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Mike
> > > > 1980 Spit
> > >
> > > --
> > > "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
> > >  -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer
> 
> --
> "If you can't excel with talent, triumph with effort."
>  -- Dave Weinbaum in National Enquirer

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